Operations have stalled at a Polish logistics hub set to receive Australian Abrams tanks for Ukraine, with European leaders blaming President Trump's recent aid suspension.
The latest announcement will bring the total value of Australia's military assistance to Ukraine since the start of the war to more than $1.3 billion, while overall government support now tops $1.5 billion.
These upgrades aim to preserve the remaining tanks amid losses and limited replacements, with potential reinforcements from Australia under consideration.
In addition to tank protection kits, Metinvest has also developed mobile protection structures known as 'lancet catchers,' offering defensive solutions against Russian unmanned aerial vehicles.